Video Game Design & Development

Program Start Dates:January, April, July and October

Program Start Duration:18 months (6 terms)

Campus:Steeles

In team environments modelled after the video game industry, you’ll explore all areas of video game design and development for mobile, PC, web and console. From concept through to development and marketing, you’ll learn the entire game creation process in a variety of roles, including programming, game design, interface development, production, audio and sound, as well as business plans and commercial strategies. You’ll also have the unique opportunity to work with students in design and animation to create and commercialize a multi-level interactive game. At the end of the program, you’ll leave with a diverse portfolio of video games that showcase your industry-ready skills to tackle any game production challenge.

WHAT SETS THE PROGRAM APART

Intellectual Property

You’ll own everything that you create, from art to scripts and games. You’ll have the opportunity to release your games even before you graduate and keep 100% of the profits.

Cross Collaboration

Collaborating with students across creative programs, you’ll experience the real world working environment of cross-industry teams. You’ll produce mid-large scale games with peer designers and programmers. You’ll also produce video game concepts with writing students and voiceovers with acting students.

Real World Education

Working with hand-on projects in industry-modelled teams, you’ll build a professional portfolio of medium-large scale video games that will set you apart in the job market.

Industry Professionals

In small classes, you’ll be mentored by practicing video game designers who are actively connected to the industry. They offer students the most current industry insights and best practices, as well as invaluable networking opportunities.

Accelerated Learning

Through hands-on learning and industry-oriented projects, you’ll develop the skills to develop industry standard video games in just 18 months.

Study in Toronto

With Canada’s highest concentration of small and mid-sized gaming studios, Toronto has an international reputation as a hub for innovation and opportunity in indie game development. The city is also home to game giants like Rockstar, Ubisoft and Microsoft.

Your Degree Pathway

For graduates with the passion to do more

Maximize your potential in the Video Game industry with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management. Our articulation agreement with Yorkville University lets you complete your BBA in under 2 years while working, and helps develop invaluable business skills for programming gameplay, managing projects and production, and more.